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Actor, writer and Rakino Islander Elisabeth Easther toasts a win for nature

'Considering the increasingly degraded state of these waters, the bill was long overdue.'

Minimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winners

It doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.

'Our life has been consumed': Remuera couple's six-year legal fight over 'defective' reno

The builder successfully sued the couple after they refused to pay their bills.

'Bad, aggressive': Three people seriously injured in Auckland night of disorder

More than 50 people were caught up in mass disorder on Karangahape Rd overnight.

'Probably good to have a plan B': Last week of 2025 to be wet and wild

Heavy rain is expected in holiday hotspots including Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Coromandel.

Person injured in crash involving fire truck

The crash happened in Auckland's CBD this morning.

Person suffered critical injuries in mass Auckland brawl

Police had to disperse around 50 people who had crowded on K Rd early this morning.

Car collides with fire truck on Victoria Street, Auckland City.

A vehicle and a responding fire truck have collided on Victoria Street, Auckland City. Video / Dean Purcell

'A life of service': Chief Justice honours former High Court judge Robert Smellie

Hon Robert Smellie CNZM KC died on December 23 at age 95.

Three fishermen rescued after boat sinks in Manukau Harbour

The men were found about 2km from Puketutu Island just after midnight.

From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably

Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025

NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.

‘I don’t know how to deal with it’: Why schools struggle with traumatic events

Principal Murray Burton has never forgotten the words of a police officer that night.

Private school pay: The principals earning more than ministers

One private school's principal earns more than Cabinet ministers.

‘It’s looking amazing’: Heritage Auckland art gallery wing unwrapped at last

Workers replaced 40,000 slate tiles with the same Heather Blue roof.